Published Monday 13 December 2021 at 12:56
Running Mayor for Blackburn with Darwen, Andrew Gardner has some words of wisdom for residents about how to make room for running to boost your wellbeing.
Food for thought as over indulgence is common during the winter holidays and new year resolutions are around the corner.
Andrew explains:
“One of the most common things people say to me when running comes up in conversation is ‘I don’t know how you find the time?’ to which I always reply ‘I don’t find the time, I make the time’.
“If you genuinely don’t think you have the time I’ll ask you to do one thing…
“Check the average daily screen time on your phone, I’m guessing it’s somewhere between 2 – 4 hours a day. Could you pull yourself away from the black mirror for 30 mins three times a week to invest in your physical and mental health? I’m sure you could.”
“Make it your 2022 New Years resolution, I promise you won’t regret it!”
For more ideas about how to be more active in our borough visit BwD re:fresh
And if running really isn’t for you try our walking app to help you find new routes in your area.